Student Parents of Plymouth

15/08/2025

We are in need of a new committee for the next academic year!
All roles are available, please send us a message if you are interested, we can’t run without a committee so please help us have a great year!

22/01/2025

We are in the SU for the societies fair. Pop in and say hi! 👋🏻 remember it is free to sign up. We also have QR code to have your say on what you want from the society!

30/10/2024

It’s finally happened! We are officially a formal UPSU society!!!! Make sure to follow the link below to get you’re free membership, and remember to get a ticket to go to our first society meet up at the national marine aquarium 🐠❤️
https://www.upsu.com/societies/studentparentsplym/

21/10/2024

Join us in the at 11am on Sunday 17th of November 2024 for our first event ever!!!!
We will meet outside/in the cafe (weather dependent - will post on the day where we are) Charlotte will be there from 10:30, to start walking round at 11.
Please buy your tickets in advance from the aquarium website, and remember you can get a student ticket, just remember your student ID!
Feel free to stay and have lunch in the cafe with us (feel free to bring a packed lunch).
Children of all ages welcome to join!
We look forward to meeting you all at last, and hope this is the first of many great meet-ups! 🐠🪼

25/09/2024

Hi my name is Laura and I am currently studying part-time for a post graduate MClin in Research at Plymouth University whilst also working as a Research Nurse. I live in Cornwall with my three children aged 17, 13 and 10.
I undertook my first degree in Psychology and Human Biology at Plymouth, graduating 16 years ago. I had my eldest child between my second and third year of this course and she went to the onsite nursery so I could continue with my studies. Since then I have gone on to do a degree in nursing via an apprenticeship route. So I have a range of experience combining the parent/student role and the many challenges and triumphs it brings!
In my spare time I enjoy walking my dogs, crafting and eating out!

25/09/2024

Hi, I’m Joseph, the treasurer for the year! I am 23 and have just moved to Plymouth for my masters in neuroscience after living and studying in Essex for my bachelors. My partner and I are expecting a little girl in December and wanted to come down for a better life for our little one! I grew up in Ireland so sound a bit strange but I love nature, gardening and trying new things. I’m proud to be a part of the society this year, and hope all you parents are too. I look forward to all the opportunities and other things Plymouth has to offer us and Can’t wait to show off our little baby!

21/08/2024

Meet your society secretary
Hi I’m Jody, I am 30. My son is 11. I will be starting a law degree in September, I have already done 1 year at UoP doing a law foundation degree after a long gap from education.
My husband, son, 2 dogs, 2 cats and I have lived in Plymouth for 7 years. I am a Devon born and bred girl, love nothing more than a walk on Dartmoor on sitting on the beach with a book.
Last year felt quite lonely as a mature student and a student with a child, so very excited to hopefully ‘find my people’ in this society. Excited to start this journey we are all embarking on!

17/08/2024

I thought it was time I introduce myself properly!
I’m Charlotte, and I’m who’s attempting to set up this society. I’m 21, and about to start my second year at uni studying psychology with criminology, and my son just turned 2 (it’s gone crazy fast as I’m sure you’ll all relate to)
My partner, son and I moved to Plymouth last summer specifically for uni, and have been loving the area ever since, but are struggling to find other students who are also parents, hence why I wanted to set up this society, make our own village to share tips on how to juggle our hectic schedules and help out with what can be a lonely experience for many!
I am currently starting to plan our first event for the academic year, and look forward to meeting you all in person 🥰

03/06/2024

We are looking for people to join our committee team! This team is essential for the society to become official and to run the society so please volunteer if you can. Please read below for the roles up for grabs and message our account or email me at [email protected] to voice your interest in the role

Secretary
- responsible for documentation and communication
- in charge of meeting minutes
- maintain membership records
- first point of contact for enquiries
- book rooms/venues/activities

Treasurer
- responsible for society funds
- maintain finance reports and UPSU account book

Health and Safety Officer
- carry out risk assessments before events
- ensure activities are within the UPSU health and safety policy
- report accidents and near misses to the societies and activities department

If you wish to learn more about these roles please take a look at https://www.upsu.com/resources/piasoc/Committee-roles-and-responsibilities/

07/05/2024

You can now find us on the UPSU website under a new society segment, “up and coming societies”! It’s such an honour to be the first group on this new segment 🥳 Not many people left to get until we can become a formal society!

30/04/2024

Hi guys ❤️

We still need infants around 2 years old for this fun eye-tracking study! 😁

Email us for more info or scan the QR code to sign up 🆙

29/04/2024